How to Make the BEST Cobb Salad Loaded with Chicken and Veggies Recipe

Name: How to Make the BEST Cobb Salad Loaded with Chicken and Veggies Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: Boston Bibb lettuce; Chicken tenders; Bacon; Egg; Cucumber; Tomato; Red onion; Cheddar cheese; Salt (or to taste); Pepper (or to taste)

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What is a cobb salad, you ask? Feast your eyes on this! I am sharing How to Make the BEST Cobb Salad Loaded with Chicken and Veggies (Recipe). The BIG chicken flavor combined with the crisp bacon and eggs makes it an ultra filling go-to lunch for any day of the week.

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Ingredients

Lettuce - Romaine lettuce is my preference for this recipe
Chicken
Bacon
Egg
Cucumber
Tomato
Red onion
Cheese
Salt
Pepper

Note: Refer to the recipe card below for exact quantities.

A piece of cooked chicken with meat thermometer

Salad ingredients chopped tomato and cucumber with knife showing

Instructions

Step One: Prepare the Dressing

There are several ways to prepare homemade salad dressings:

1). Use a bowl to whisk or stir the ingredients together.
2). Put all of your ingredients in a mason jar with a lid, then give it a little shake.
3). Use a stick blender to blend the salad dressing ingredients together. This is helpful if the dressing includes a garlic clove or anchovies.
4). Use an oil and vinegar dispenser with your favorite extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar to drizzle on salads as needed.

Homemade salad dressings are easy to make if you keep some essential ingredients on hand. See our Top 10 Favorite Salad Dressing Recipes for the dressings we love the most.

Step Two: Prepare the Protein

To prepare the chicken, first, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Next pound the chicken flat, then add seasoning. In a cast-iron skillet on medium-high heat, sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side. Place the chicken into the oven and continue to cook until the chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Finally, remove and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Cook bacon according to package directions. Drain the grease from the bacon and then blot with paper towels. Tear bacon into bite-sized salad portions.

To prepare the eggs, place two cups of water into an Instant Pot. Place eggs on the wire rack (included) so that they are not immersed in water. Cover and cook on high for 6 minutes. Turn the valve to release the pressure when finished (quick release). Run eggs under cool water so they are ready to peel.

Step Three: Prepare Ingredients

Cut or tear up lettuce into small portions. Wash all lettuce and produce thoroughly, then set it aside to drain in a colander. While lettuce is draining, dice all remaining ingredients into small salad-sized portions.

Step Four: Assemble and Serve

Assemble the salad in layers with lettuce on the bottom, followed by fresh diced vegetables, and any additional cheeses, croutons, nuts, and/or seeds.

Add a small amount of dressing and give it a good toss. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary. Serve immediately.

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Storage

Store salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator without dressing for 2-3 days. If the salad is moist from being washed, place a paper towel on top of it to draw out the moisture.

Top Tips

Buy pre-washed and ready-to-eat lettuce to save time.

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FAQ

Should lettuce be cut or torn?

It may be an old wives tale that you shouldn't cut lettuce. Supposedly, the lettuce will brown a little quicker around the edges, but many people disagree that this is true.

Should you soak red onions?

If you prefer a milder taste, then yes. Soaking red onions in ice water for 20-30 minutes will mellow out their flavor.

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